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Shhhh. . . be quiet! Children are often told to solve problems quietly. Talking to yourself is seen as a sign of madness. Unless children are working in a group, talking to yourself is seen as a something that is … Continue reading →

Talking to Yourself Vygotsky suggested that talking to yourself shapes your thoughts. Children talk to themselves as they solve problems and their private speech becomes internalized from verbal thinking. If you watch your child, you can see how he … Continue reading →

Learning Together Lev Vygotsky’s idea that children learn together with their parent, siblings and friends provides a good approach to parenting. Children gain understanding and develop by taking part in activities together with other people. By proving your baby or … Continue reading →

Development of Consciousness Vygotsky linked the development of consciousness with inner speech. According to Vygotsky, speech is on aspect of the transition from intermental to intramental functioning. This transition constitutes the general law of the development of all higher mental … Continue reading →

Curious and Active According to Vygotsky, young children are inquisitive and curious. Young children are actively involved in making new discoveries and they are involved in their own learning. Vygotsky highlighted the importance of the influence and contribution of … Continue reading →

Solo Thinker Western thinking and school system has been dominated by views that focus on the role of the individual in constructing the world and reality. Often it is debated whether children of a certain age do or … Continue reading →

Importance of the Social World The Russian developmental psychologist Lev Vygotsky focused on the influence and importance of the social world. And he suggested that a child develops in social interaction with adults and peers that are more competent. From … Continue reading →

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